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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.62, 246.93 and 100.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.62, 246.93 and 100.90 is: 151.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.62 : 246.93 = 100.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.62/246.93 = 100.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.62x = 246.93 × 100.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.62x = 24,915.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,915.24/164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.35

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